Find out how popular the last name Janga is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Janga.

Janga, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Janga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Janga in America

Janga is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Janga surname appeared 126 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Janga.

The history of the last name Janga

The surname Janga has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, deriving from the Hindi word "janga," which means "leg" or "thigh." This association suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person with a distinctive physical characteristic or perhaps a connection to a particular occupation involving the use of legs or thighs.

Historical records indicate that the name Janga first emerged in the northern regions of India, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, during the medieval period. Some of the earliest known references to individuals bearing this surname can be found in various local chronicles and manuscripts dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries.

One notable individual from this era was Rani Janga Devi, a powerful and influential queen who ruled over a small principality in present-day Uttar Pradesh during the late 14th century. Her reign was marked by significant cultural and architectural achievements, including the construction of several temples and fortifications.

As the name spread across the subcontinent, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, such as Jangra, Jangad, and Jangid. These variations often reflected regional linguistic differences and the influence of local dialects.

In the 16th century, the name Janga gained prominence with the rise of the Maratha Empire in western India. Maloji Janga, a renowned military commander and strategist, played a crucial role in the expansion of the Maratha territories during the reign of Shivaji Maharaj.

Another prominent figure bearing this surname was the 18th-century poet and scholar, Bhikhari Janga. His literary works, which explored themes of spirituality and social commentary, earned him widespread acclaim and are still studied and appreciated today.

As trade and migration patterns evolved, the Janga surname eventually found its way beyond the borders of the Indian subcontinent. Historical records suggest that individuals with this surname were present in regions such as East Africa, the Middle East, and even parts of Southeast Asia, reflecting the vast reach of Indian cultural and commercial influences.

Throughout its long history, the surname Janga has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, warriors, artists, and entrepreneurs, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity across the regions where it has been present.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Janga

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Janga.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Janga was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Janga was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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